Carpenters Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $72,090 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.66
10th percentile $48,630
90th percentile $104,140
Employed locally 1,110
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,630
    25th
    $58,690
    50th (median)
    $72,090
    75th
    $97,660
    90th
    $104,140

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 84% Median Carpenters salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii $85,970
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $77,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Washington $73,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,740

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $113,530
    Electricians $108,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,980
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $95,600
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Kennewick, WA is $34.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.09 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Kennewick, WA is 21.5% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $48,630 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,690.